Public Relations Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Employment: Full Time

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Public Relations Officer to join our team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing our company's public image and building strong relationships with key stakeholders. This position requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills, a passion for storytelling, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. As a Public Relations Officer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing effective public relations strategies that align with our corporate goals and enhance our brand reputation.

Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive public relations strategies and campaigns to promote the company's brand, products, and services.
- Manage media relations, including building and maintaining relationships with journalists, preparing press releases, and responding to media inquiries.
- Coordinate and organize public events, press conferences, and promotional activities to enhance visibility and engagement.
- Monitor and analyze public opinion and media trends to provide insights and recommendations for communication strategies.
- Draft and edit high-quality content for press releases, articles, speeches, and other communication materials.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing and corporate communications, to ensure consistent messaging and branding.
- Manage the company's social media presence and develop engaging content to drive audience engagement and brand awareness.
- Respond to public inquiries and issues in a professional and timely manner, ensuring the company maintains a positive public image.
- Prepare and manage budgets for public relations activities and events.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of public relations campaigns and provide regular reports to management on key metrics and outcomes.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in public relations, communications, or a related field, preferably in a corporate environment.
- Proven track record of successful media relations and campaign management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in social media platforms and digital communication tools.
- Experience in crisis communication and reputation management is a plus.
- Creative thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a passion for storytelling.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic or other languages is an advantage.

Salary:
AED 5,000 to 15,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 1980, China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC) is a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC), one of the Global Fortune 500 companies. CHEC has been developing and operating the oversea business on behalf of CCCC. Currently, CHEC has more than 80 oversea branch offices or subsidiaries serving clients in over 90 countries around the world. Today, our 10 billion USD worth of projects globally.

Since entering Saudi market in 2007, CHEC has undertaken more than 30 ports and large-scale municipal infrastructure projects, such as “Red Sea Gateway Terminal Civil Works”, “The Ras AL Khair Port Facilities Project with Ma’aden”, “Construction and Site Development for the Waterfront Phase Ⅲ”, “Jec Port Dredging And Reclamation”,”King Fahad Causeway Island Project A” and so on. The total contract value of these projects has been more than 5 billion US dollars. CHEC has made a positive contribution to economic development of Saudi Arabia, shapes an excellent enterprise brand, and further enhance CHEC’s favorable Chinese corporation visualize in Saudi Arabia.

Based on the enterprise principle, CHEC impresses the locals with its responsible image. CHEC acted as an important role in the MAHARAT training program and create more than 10000 local jobs. CHEC will remain committed to carrying forward the public work, and making contributions to local community as a responsible corporate citizen.

Since the inception, CHEC has committed to the core values of keen responsibility, quality return, and win-win cooperation. Motivated by the morale of inclusiveness, integrity, innovation and dedication, CHEC has delivered a series of landmark projects with international reputations. CHEC actively fulfills its enterprise responsibility with due diligence, helping develop the economy and communities around the countries and regions, sharing common interest and goals, and conducting the sustainable growth together with our partners.

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